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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 1d

Ya. I thought I noticed that.

Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 1d

I believe the Fate of the Fellowship saw around a 10$ per game price increase? Lots of random anecdotal data. /shrug

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 1d

Again sorry for the seeming "demanding" tone of it. I'm just super frustrated. I know Cepholafair mentioned something like it costing them around $125,000. I think Wallace Designs had to eat around $30,000? I'm not sure on real numbers here. I've noticed tariff surcharges here and there.

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 1d

I'd really love if someone like @boardgamewire.bsky.social or the like could circle the wagons with publishers and see how much damage (in detail) this is doing. Not meant as a "call out" but more a "call to action". Willing to help in whatever way I can. apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner

President Donald Trump says he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a ste...

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 2d

"Star Wars: Battle of Hoth" A throw back to early Days of Wonder presentations. Compact and excellent production. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ_x...

Star Wars: Battle of Hoth Review

YouTube video by Drive Thru Games

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 4d

Once again it’s as if @hankgreen.bsky.social channeled my every fiber. Can we just shut it all off? All of it. Instead of a moratorium on regulation, we need a moratorium on the power connected to these data centers. No Electricity! Five Years! youtu.be/Vz0oQ0v0W10?...

Give me a single reason why Sora2 should exist.

YouTube video by Hank Green

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 11d

Angela is the absolute best of the best! Love her channel.

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 12d

"League of Dungeoneers: Advanced Bestiary Volume 1" An expansion that opens up the world building and role playing possibilities.

League of Dungeoneers: Advanced Bestiary Volume 1 Review

YouTube video by Drive Thru Games

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 16d

It looks really fun! I'm going to give it a chance tonight. Have a look! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A3L...

I made SOLATRO: A Free Balatro style card game

YouTube video by TechDweeb

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 16d

Worlds collide! Been getting more into the Retro game stuff that I pester you folks with. And wanted to share this new thing created by @techdweeb.bsky.social (one of the best Retro Gaming folks).

I'll post the link to his video as a comment. He created a solo "table top" version of Balatro.

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 17d

Everybody knows that the boat is leaking.
Everybody knows the captain lied.

Leonard Cohen - Everybody Knows (Official Audio)

YouTube video by LeonardCohenVEVO

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 18d

"Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games" Eight Roll & Write style games that will make you think and sometimes kick you around. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpxB...

Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games

YouTube video by Drive Thru Games

www.youtube.com

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 19d

Recommended viewing for sure. trademarkfilms.com/films/d121a6...

trademarkfilms.com

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 19d

I'll put a link to the trailer in a comment. Finished watching The Grim & The Dark: The Search For John Blanche. It was a beautiful exploration of some of the best aspect of miniature gaming and painting... highlighting the parts of that hobby that I find myself the most attuned with.

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 21d

So this is quite the little treasure. Dr. Finn’s Book Of Solo Strategy And Word Games. Still have a few more to try. There are eight games that can each be played eight times. 15$ on Amazon. I really like the kind-of-modern twist on the old school puzzle/word books. Review next week!

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 23d

Actually I realized there’s a Switch remake of the GBA game. Going to play that instead.

Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 23d

Finished Donkey Kong ‘94 for the Gameboy. Definitely had to look up a couple of things in the later levels. But overall super satisfying bite sized puzzles. On to the GBA sequel! Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 24d

Hug your sons and daughters no matter who they are. Love them so much they won’t care what some influencer thinks.

Also sorry to keep on about this. The fabric is fraying and the lack of empathy and love going around is making it worse.

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 24d

I’ll post what he said in a comment. I think he overstepped saying the kid was “MAGA”. The rest of the comment is 100% facts. The only probable way that “MAGA” was to blame is the parents. You can’t raise a kid to be a marksman and then turn around not love them because you find out they’re LGBTQ.

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 26d

....and I will always appreciate that.

I hate to hide under the cloak of "God", because many people do that for an ill purpose. I loathe this approach to my very core. I see it happening as we speak.

Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 26d

I (and hopefully it's obvious) am still aghast and abhorred at whoever this absolutely cowardly dope was that took his life. But, this pastor says it best. A fellow compatriot in the gaming hobby, who is an unabashed Christian himself, elucidated it even more eloquently to me....

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 26d

Frankly, I didn't care. YouTubers by and large... are idiots stoking engagement for clicks and monetization. Everyone knows this.

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 26d

This pastor has it right.

Over the weekend, I've learned in detail some of the stupid and racist things that were said by Charlie Kirk. In the past, I would just put him in the bucket of "some dumb-ass YouTuber/influencer", without really a sense of who he was.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3AD...

What are your thoughts on this?

YouTube video by Don Lemon

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 29d

"Age of Galaxy" Through the Ages of the Galaxy of Race Arcana. I don't know! Leave me alone. (Also, this is great!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MnQ...

Age of Galaxy Review

YouTube video by Drive Thru Games

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Joel Eddy @drivethrugames.bsky.social · 29d

And I can't recommend this process enough. Here's the website. But, I've found myself deep diving outside of the suggested list (especially on the days when it emails me a real stinker). Next week I'll get right and get out my Age of Galaxy review (spoiler I love it). 1001albumsgenerator.com

1001 Albums Generator

Explore the history of music. One album a day. From the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

1001albumsgenerator.com

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